Infamous Clapton vs Robertson last waltz guitar duel

[Westerly Wood]

Pretty evenly matched except for Clapton’s precision. Really fun duel too and interesting story. It only happened cause Clapton’s strap came off and Robertson jumped right in to salvage the song. Ripping blues solos. Fender strats at their finest.

 

[chazmo]

Where'd Clapton lose his strap?

And, heck yeah. Rippin' is the right description!

 

[AcornHouse]

After you see the film the first time, it’s hard not to focus on the strap (it had got folded over) and wait for it to slip off.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Where'd Clapton lose his strap?

And, heck yeah. Rippin' is the right description!

I think Chaz in first 30 seconds.

 

[chazmo]

I think Chaz in first 30 seconds.

Got it! Eric's strap was folded over and it came off from the horn. I didn't even notice the first time because Robertson made it look so damn effortless coming in. That was amazing!

 

[chazmo]

Oh no, did you guys know that Robbie just died yesterday?! Is that why you posted this, Woody?

 

[JohnW63]

Strap comes loose at 1:02 seconds

 

[chazmo]

Aggh! Missed this. RIP, Robbie!

R.I.P. Robbie Robertson...

https://variety.com/2023/music/obituaries-people-news/robbie-robertson-dead-the-band-1235692172/

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[Guildedagain]

Not a duel IMO. Clapton was still pretty incredible at this point, Robertson's lead playing is pretty weak by comparison, but that was never his forté, and he didn't have the benefit of years in the Yardbirds, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie and friends, an incredibly impressive roster, plus collaborations with The Beatles and Allman Bros that are some of the best songs to remain from that era, which is saying a lot.

 

[Westerly Wood]

Not a duel IMO. Clapton was still pretty incredible at this point, Robertson's lead playing is pretty weak by comparison, but that was never his forté, and he didn't have the benefit of years in the Yardbirds, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith, Delaney & Bonnie and friends, an incredibly impressive roster, plus collaborations with The Beatles and Allman Bros that are some of the best songs to remain from that era, which is saying a lot.

Yes, but even Clapton smiled a little as Robertson was ripping it. But I agree, Clapton’s precise notes are really phenomenal.

 

[chazmo]

I'm giving that battle to Robbie. All you other guys are wrong.

 

[Sal]

Did I read somewhere that some instruments were overdubbed later for the movie and record release? Danko's bass at the end doesn't seem to match the visual.

Such a great band, concert, recording, movie, and era. Seems like only yesterday.

 

[Charlie Bernstein]

Famous, at least! Thanks!